The Stoning of Soraya M.

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R,1hr 56min

Genre:

Drama

Released:

June 26, 2009

Distributor:

Roadside Attractions

Starring:

Shohreh Aghdashloo, Mozhan Marnò, James Caviezel ... More

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Synopsis: Director Cyrus Nowrasteh teams with screenwriter Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh to illuminate the dangers of religious fundamentalism, gender apartheid, and mob rule with this fictionalized adaptation of Freidoune Sahebjam's best-selling novel centering on a true-life tragedy. The story takes place in 1986, just as Khomeini is coming into power in Iran. Undercover French journalist Freidoune Sahebjam (Jim Caviezel) is traveling though a small southwestern village when his car breaks down. Surrounded by strife ... Full Synopsis

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	Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES The Stoning of Soraya M. goes well beyond its angry didacticism and its specific indictment of men's oppression of women to achieve the impact of a Greek tragedy through its masterful grasp of suspense and group psychology, and some superb acting. Read Review Metascore ^® from metacritic.com 50 Mixed or Average Reviews out of 100 Based on 10 critic reviews